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06/19/2024

Volunteers sought to interact with patients who see few visitors at Carle Foundation Hospital

Something as simple as sharing the gift of time and making a human connection is mutually beneficial for the volunteer and the patient admitted to the hospital.

Community

06/12/2024

Community Health Workers in Vermilion County are meeting patients where they are – in their homes

New program in underserved communities provides connections and assistance for individuals making healthcare choices to better their lives.

Community

05/30/2024

Healthcare-related scams designed to steal personal data are on the rise

Carle Health urges patients to be alert for scammers sending unauthorized messages asking for personal information.

Community

05/30/2024

Endoscopy Center recognized as “best” from U.S. News & World Report

The center in Peoria is one of six in Illinois named "best" and the only downstate in the inaugural Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings.

Community

05/14/2024

New AI tool for sepsis diagnosis gets its start thanks to research at Carle

An inquisitive engineer, Carle clinicians and the University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering partner to develop research and a tool for early detection of sepsis in hospital patients.

Community

05/06/2024

Thyroid cancer patients find added expertise from newly formed tumor board

Carle is one of the few healthcare systems in the state with a thyroid cancer tumor board. Clinicians who come to the table monthly to share their expertise affecting various aspects of each patient’s health will elevate the level of care.

Community

04/22/2024

Volunteers make all the difference at Carle Health

Volunteers throughout the region donate their time and talents to making lives better for others each day at locations throughout the Carle Health system.

Community

04/18/2024

Methodist College names Dr. Kayla Banks as Chancellor

Methodist College is pleased to announce Kayla Banks, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, as its Chancellor, effective April 15, 2024.

Community

04/15/2024

Midwives bring compassion, expertise to their profession of supporting patients holistically

As the largest group of midwives based in the city limits of Champaign and Urbana, Carle Foundation Hospital midwives are trained nurse practitioners who deliver on dedication to their patients.

Community

04/04/2024

Colon health routines may need to start sooner than expected

Patient finds support and receives individualized care, empowering her to make health choices for her own.

Community

04/02/2024

Future gift will transform interior spaces at Carle Foundation Hospital

Estate plan results in single largest gift made to Carle Health Center for Philanthropy in 2023 with a focus on nurturing mental health and emotional well-being.

Community

04/01/2024

Central Illinois mom shares impact of son's organ donation at Carle Health Donate Life events

Carle Health is committed to facilitating the gift of organ and tissue donation. During National Donate Life Month, flag-raising ceremonies will happen at three Carle Health hospitals. The keynote speaker will be the mother of a 17-year-old organ donor from Central Illinois.

Community

03/25/2024

World-class pediatric care recognized at Carle Foundation Hospital

Carle Foundation Hospital is one of three Pediatric Critical Care Centers in downstate Illinois and 11 statewide.

Community

03/20/2024

Athletic trainers work on and off the field of competition to ensure athletes stay healthy

A conduit between coaches, parents and physicians, athletic trainers work to keep young and old healthy from head to toe.

Community

03/14/2024

Bronchiolitis kits offer at-home peace of mind for parents after an Emergency Department visit

Carle Foundation Hospital offers take-home kits as an alternative for qualifying parents who bring a young child to the Emergency Department with respiratory illness.

Community

03/05/2024

Carle Health welcomes Leap Day babies, including twins who will have different birth dates

Babies born on Feb. 29 will have a special place on the calendar as parents look for ways to celebrate the birth date.

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Our mission is to serve people through high-quality care, medical research and education. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a vertically integrated health system with more than 11,000 employees.

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